Head to head
Ifor Williams HBX506 vs Ifor Williams LM105
The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 1,160kg more and is 260kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ifor Williams LM105 carries 1,160kg more.
- Unladen weight: the Ifor Williams HBX506 weighs 260kg more empty.
- Gross weight: the Ifor Williams LM105 is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ifor Williams HBX506 | Ifor Williams LM105 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2600kg | 3500kg |
| Unladen weight | 865kg | 605kg |
| Payload | 1735kg | 2895kg |
| Internal length | 3.26m | - |
| Internal width | 1.67m | - |
| Internal bed | - | 3.01m x 1.68m |
Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, Ifor Williams LM105. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the HBX506 if...
A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.
Listed by
- R M Trailer Centre - Middlesbrough, North Ormesby
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Buy or hire the LM105 if...
- you want one that carries 1,160kg more
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
A workhorse flatbed for farmers, landscapers and small hauliers moving bagged materials, bales or machinery with dropsides, sized to fit most towing vehicles rated to 3500kg.
Listed by
- Barnwell Trailers Ltd - Peterborough, Oundle, Barnwell
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105 carries 1,160kg more and is 260kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the Ifor Williams LM105 is a a general-purpose flatbed trailer.
Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.
Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM105?
The Ifor Williams LM105, by 1,160kg.
Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the Ifor Williams LM105 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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